WELCOME JUNIOR STUDENTS!
JOHNSON COUNSELING STAFF Courtney Tarbox (Lead Counselor) A-BL Becky Hudkins BN-EC Patti Snider ED-HEP Julie Metcalf HER-MAK Richard Boeger MAL-PAS Mary Solis-Martinez PAT-SM Desi Meza SN-Z Lisa Williams STAN-Intervention Counselor Cynthia Miller Counselor Clerk (Transcript Requests) MaryLu Bjornson Counselor Clerk (VOE Forms) Pat Chavez Registrar CJ Johnson Data Processor
FIRST THINGS FIRST!
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Class of 2020
FOUNDATION WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
ENDORSEMENTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY STEM PUBLIC SERVICE ARTS & HUMANITIES BUSINESS & INDUSTRY STUDIES (STUDENTS MUST EARN CREDIT IN ALGEBRA II, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS) ACADEMIC 4 CORE SCIENCE EDUCATION FINE ARTS ACCOUNTING AP & DUAL CREDIT MATH JROTC SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AVID COMPUTER SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE ENGLISH FASHION DESIGN ENGINEERING LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY FOREIGN LANGUAGE MARKETING OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 HUMAN SERVICES VIDEO PRODUCTION DEBATE YEARBOOK JOURNALISM NEWSPAPER BROADCAST JOURNALISM AUTOMOTIVE TECH
STAAR/EOC In order to graduate, students must also pass 5 End of Course exams: English I English II Algebra I Biology U.S. History
PERFORMANCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS After meeting the requirements of the FHSP, students may also earn a Performance Acknowledgement for outstanding performance: In dual credit courses (12 + hours with grades of 80 or higher) On an AP Exam (score of 3 or higher) On the PSAT, the SAT, or the ACT (based on specific scores) In bilingualism and biliteracy (specific requirements apply) With a business or industry certification or license (based on exam performance)
DUAL CREDIT PARENT NIGHT IN CTJ AUDITORIUM – January 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in Johnson Auditorium
WHAT IS IT? Courses that count for both high school and college credit- partnership with Alamo Colleges (SAC and St. Philip’s) College credits generally transfer to any state public college Students who plan to attend a private or out-of-state school should contact the university
HOW DO I GET IN Students must apply to San Antonio College online at www.applytexas.org Students must have a qualifying test score (SAT, ACT, or TSI) Students must submit required paperwork by deadlines (no late applications accepted)
DU DUAL CREDI AL CREDIT VS. AP T VS. AP Dual Credit it AP AP Must t Qualify ify Open Enrollm llment Students EARN both high Students take college- school AND college credit if level courses in high they earn a “C” or better each school. semester. An exam is not necessary for To receive college credit, the awarding of college credit. student must take AP Dual Credit grades will be exam and score 3, 4, or recorded on student’s 5. transcript from San Antonio College. Performance Performance acknowledgement earned acknowledgement can be for scores of 3 > earned for each semester.
DUAL CREDIT CLASSES AT CTJ AP Biology AP English IV AP Spanish Language AP US History Accounting Art Appreciation Business Management College Algebra
THE ROAD TO COLLEGE BEGINS JUNIOR YEAR
FALL OF JUNIOR YEAR
RESEARCH COLLEGES What is most important to look for in a college? o Consider the characteristics of the schools that offer your major: o Location o Size o Cost of school (Public vs. Private/In-State vs. Out-of-State) o Student Population o Class size/student/teacher ratio o List, compare, and VISIT those schools (College Website, BigFuture, or In- Person) o Narrow selection down to top 3 or 4 choices
BIG FUTURE https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
CAMPUS VISITS o Write te or call ll the admissions office to set up an appointment. o Spend nd a day/w /weeken eekend d on campus. o Tour the campus us (check out those dorms!) o Have a list of quest stio ions ns to ask when you get to the campus (meal plans, housing options, safety record, extracurricular opportunities, internship opportunities). o Check ck out the environment around the college. o Consi sider der: campus personality, diversity of the student body, size of lecture halls, student interaction. o Visi sit: t: Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 excused absences for college visits. Form can be picked up from the attendance office and must be signed by a college representative.
NOT SURE WHAT YOUR INTERESTS ARE? Visit Kuder -a comprehensive online College & Career Planning System Go to www.neisd.net Log on to Launchpad Click on Kuder in the CTE folder
SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR
TAKE THE ADMISSIONS TESTS SAT ACT The SAT tests the skills you’re The ACT measures skills related to learning in school: reading, writing courses in school in 4 areas: English, and language, and math. math, reading, and science. It reports those 4 scores, which are averaged Should test during the late Spring of together to form a composite score. junior year. Should test during the late Spring of Some colleges no longer require junior year. essay Some colleges no longer require Register at www.collegeboard.org essay Register at www.act.org
SAT/ACT DATES AND DEADLINES SAT TEST T DATE REGIS ISTRATION ION DEADL ADLINE INE LATE TE REGIS ISTR TRATION ATION DEADLINE ADLINE August 25, 2018 July 27, 2018 August 15, 2018 October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 26, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 November 3, 2018 December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019 March 9, 2019 May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019 June 1, 2019 ACT TEST T DATE REGIS ISTRATION ION DEADL ADLINE INE LATE TE REGIS ISTR TRATION ATION DEADLINE ADLINE September 8, 2018 August 12, 2018 August 26, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019 June 8, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 24, 2019 July 13, 2019
THE SERVICE ACADEMIES APPLICATION PROCESS BEGINS SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR! To be accepted into any service academy exc xcept ept for the Coast Guard Academy, you must first be nominated to the school by either: A U.S. Senator A U.S. Representative The Vice President of the U.S., who can nominate applicants to any academy exc xcept ept the Merchant Marine Academy. WEST POINT ACADEMY (January 1) NAVAL ACADEMY (April 1) AIR FORCE ACADEMY (March 1) COAST GUARD ACADEMY (D oes Not Require a Congressional Nomination ) MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY (June 1) For more information about the Service Academies, visit https: s://ww www. w.usa. usa.gov/mil gov/milita itary-col colleges leges
WANT TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS? REGISTER WITH NCAA A ELIGI GIBI BILITY LITY CENTER @ https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
SUMMER BEFORE SENIOR YEAR
SENIOR RANK TIMELINE 1 ST PRELIMIMARY OFFICIAL CLASS RANK AVAILABLE. JUNE • STUDENT MUST COME TO SCHOOL TO GET THEIR • RANK. JUNE RANK ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPT. RANK IS • RELEASED 1 ST OFFICIAL RANK POSTED ON 3 WEEK PROGRESS SEPTEMBER TEMBER REPORT AND TRANSCRIPT JANUARY ARY FINAL OFFICIAL RANK POSTED ON TRANSCRIPT
TOP 10% RULE MUST GRADUATE FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH DISTINGUISHED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT Texas Public Colleges/Universities are required to automatically accept students who rank in the top 10% of their class. But, students must apply, submit SAT/ACT scores, and meet all deadlines! Take application/essays seriously. Could determine whether you get into the program of your choice. (Essays can determine scholarship awards) After automatically admitting eligible Texas applicants each year, the university fills any remaining spaces in the freshman class through holistic review. Exception from Top 10% Rule: UT Austin Class rank to be automatically admitted: Top 6%
KNOW YOURSELF! Compare your SAT, ACT scores with admitted students Compare your rank with admitted students Know the cost: Do you have a plan for financing the tuition? Hooks: Do you have what they are looking for? Legacy (parents attended) 1 st generation to attend college Sport? Musical instrument? Geographical area — are they looking for someone from the Southwest?
FINALIZE YOUR COLLEGE LIST Sor Sort Y t You our List r List Balance Balanc e You our r List List From your sorted list, you Safeties ies: Colleges that you feel you have a good chance of getting into. should choose: Good od matches ches: Colleges that you feel you have a good chance of getting 1 Safety into and that are good matches for you overall 1-2 Good matches Reac aches es: Getting in is not a sure 1 Reach thing, but it’s realistic enough to be worth the effort of applying.
RESUME FORMAT Your college resume should include the following: EDUCATION EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE HONORS/AWARDS WORK EXPERIENCE
ON YOUR RESUME, DON’T… Be humble Use abbreviations Stretch the truth Submit without proofreading
HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR RESUME www.myperfectresume.com KUDER found on NEISD Launchpad in CTE folder
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